Outline of Jude

My friend Teri, who is my parent's assistant, was retyping some Bible book outlines and came across the book of Jude. She was feeling inspired and rewrote the outline to go along with our Jude. I love it!

Jude


1. Titles

Jude the Dude
Jud-ee
Hey Jude

2. Author

A. God
B. Colin and Melissa

3. Date

A. He’s not allowed to, yet

4. Key Words

A. Nama (Grandma)
B. Papa (Grandpa)
C. Deddie (Jesse)
D. Elephant imitations

5. Key Verse

A. “Give me this day…” whatever I want whenever I want it
B. Jesus loves me

6. Purpose

A. Eat, sleep, play – in any order I feel like
B. Learn by pushing the limits, but smile as I do it
C. Bring joy to my family

7. Message

A. I love Jesus
B. I love my family
C. I love anyone who will be nice to me, especially if they have candy

8. Outline

A. About two feet tall with all extremities
B. Huge cuteness quota

9. Summary

A. So far, so good. Can’t wait for my new baby.

10. Pictures of Christ

A. They mostly look like scribbles, but it’s definitely Jesus, unless I’m drawing squirrels or cats.

Love it, love it, love it!

Pondering

I know that we say every year that the beast that is retail starts us towards the Christmas season earlier and earlier. This year, though, it seems like I really noticed it. I was so excited about Christmas early this year. However, it seems like it's seeped away a bit. We've had a lot going on with our family so I suppose that might explain it. It was bad enough that I almost decided not to put my tree up or decorate - that's extreme. However, I did it anyway and I'm so glad.

Now I'm trying to get back into the spirit of things. I'm getting there. I think it would help if it snowed!

Anyway, I've got lots on my mind - thoughts swirling and whirling - I want to write more, but don't feel able to at the moment. So strange.

Hopefully I'll write more soon.

14 Days till Christmas!

Walk and Talk

Well, so many Facebook friends have been doing this that I had to give it a try. It was way fun and I highly recommend it. I particularly like Question #24.

1. Set your Ipod on Shuffle

2. As you read each question advance your ipod and fill in the song title to the answer

1. If someone says to you, " Is this okay"

a. Tomorrow

2. What would best describe your personality?

a. Some Might Say

3. What do you like in a boy

a. London

4. How do you feel today?

a. Only One

5. What is your Life Purpose?

a. Erosion

6. What is your motto?

a. I Want to Hold Your Hand

7. What do your friends think of you?

a. Other Emcees

8. What do you think about quite often?

a. Digging for Gold

9. What is 2+2?

a. I Wait for the Lord

10. What do you think of your best friend?

a. Pioneer

11. What do you think of the person you like?

a. Twisted

12. What is your life story?

a. I Can’t Wait to get to Heaven

13. What do you want to be when you grow up?

a. Infidel

14. What do you think when you see the person you like?

a. To Tell Them

15. What do your parents think of you?

a. Send and Transmit

16. What will you dance to at your wedding?

a. Blue Eyes

17. What will you play at your funeral?

a. Down Under

18.What is your hobby/interest?

a. The Economy of Mercy

19. What is your biggest secret?

a. Jesus, I Lift My Eyes

20. What do you think of your friends?

a. Friend of God

21. What is the worst thing that could happen?

a. Ride the Dragon

22.How will you Die?

a. Now and Forever

23. What is the one thing you regret?

a. Blind

24. What makes you laugh?

a. The Way I Was Made

25.What makes you cry?

a. The Saddest Song I’ve Got

26. Will you ever get married?

a. Fields of Gold

27.What scares you the most?

a. Green Onions

28. Does anyone like you?

a. Devil in the Wishing Well

29. If you could go back in time, what would you change?

a. Where Do I Go From Here?

30. What hurts right now?

a. The Best Thing

31. What will you post this as?

a. Walk and Talk

Like I said I do like London boys!

Ever Wondered What Your Elvish Name Is?

Me neither. But then I came across a site that told me and it made me happy so I thought I would share.

If you are a boy, check it here Elvish Boys

If you are a girl, check it here Elvish Girls

So here's mine:
Nieriel or Nioniel (Nee-air-ee-ell; Nee-onn-ee-ell)

And Colin's:
Sellion (Sell-ee-on)

And Jude's:
Eglerion (Eh-glare-ee-on)

That's my tidbit for the day...
Sincerely,
Nieriel

OK, I love this song.

Colin doesn't like it too much, but Jude and I love it. Steve Songs has a great cd called Marvelous. I highly recommend it. Hmmm, have my musical tastes changed a bit? Or just broadened?

Jim Stephens' Blog: God Bless America!

Whatever your political views, I believe this is a huge step for our country. I love my Dad's perspective on it - see the link below. God please bless America.

Jim Stephens' Blog: God Bless America!

Autumn

So do you say Fall or Autumn? I use both actually, but I love the word Autumn more. I adore this time of year. It's my favourite, though there are things I love about each season. I lived on a tropical island for over four years so I have a real appreciation for seasons.

I thought I would just share some of the things that I love about Autumn. This isn't an exhaustive list by any means.

* The temperature drops. I'm not a huge fan of hot weather so I like it when it cools down. I like being outside in the Fall, I like warmer clothes, I love boots and hats and scarves.
It's just so darn beautiful. The colours! The trees.
* Crunchy leaves all around.
* Culinary delights. Pumpkins, squash, hearty stews and soups, the thought of Thanksgiving dinner not too far away, hot drinks, mulled wine and cider, caramel apples. So many good things come out to be eaten in the Fall!
* Playing in the leaves.
* Getting the house ready for winter - cleaning the heaters and turning them on, getting the hoses put away, putting in the vent plugs, harvesting the last of the garden produce and preparing it for winter.
* Wrapping up in a blanket with a hot drink and reading for an hour (who am I kidding, 20 minutes!)
* Cool nights, getting into bed and feeling the crisp, cold sheets begin to warm up, snuggling down under the covers.
* Did I mention boots? I love boots!